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funicular

/fjuːˈnɪkjʊlər/ /fəˈnɪkjʊlər/

Meanings
noun
A particular type of rail transit system which ascends a steep urban or mountain incline, having usually two cars sharing a single track, with the cars linked by a cable and an arrangement of pulleys such that the descending car assists in the hoisting of the ascending car, i.e. the two cars serve as counterweights for each other.

Examples :

"The funicular quickly carried tourists up the steep hillside to the scenic viewpoint, its two cars working together to balance the weight. "
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Illustration pertaining

pertaining verb

/pəˈteɪnɪŋ/ /pɚˈteɪnɪŋ/

To belong to or be a part of; be an adjunct, attribute, or accessory of

"The documents pertaining to my car insurance claim are now all submitted. "

Illustration developing

developing verb

/dɪˈvɛləpɪŋ/

To change with a specific direction, progress.

"The students are developing their reading skills in their English class. "

Illustration arrangement

arrangement noun

/əˈɹeɪnd͡ʒmənt/

The act of arranging.

"The arrangement of chairs in the classroom made it easier for the students to see the teacher. "

Illustration resembling

resembling verb

/ɹɪˈzɛmblɪŋ/

To be like or similar to (something); to represent as similar.

"The twins resemble each other."

Illustration particular

particular noun

/pəˈtɪkjələ/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚ/

A small individual part of something larger; a detail, a point.

"The teacher pointed out a particular detail in the math problem that several students missed. "

Illustration nourishing

nourishing adjective

/ˈnɜːrɪʃɪŋ/ /ˈnʌrɪʃɪŋ/

That provides nourishment; nutritious

"A nourishing breakfast helps children concentrate in school. "

Illustration viewpoint

viewpoint noun

/ˈvjuː.pɔɪnt/

The position from which something is observed or considered; an angle, outlook or point of view.

"From my viewpoint, the best way to learn is to ask lots of questions. "

Illustration transport

transport noun

/ˈtrænspɔːrt/ /trænˈspɔːrt/

An act of transporting; conveyance.

"The transport of goods is not included in the price given on the website."

Illustration ascending

ascending verb

/əˈsɛndɪŋ/

To move upward, to fly, to soar.

"He ascended to heaven upon a cloud."

Illustration counterweights

counterweights noun

/ˈkaʊntərˌweɪts/

A heavy mass of often iron or concrete, mechanically linked in opposition to a load which is to be raised and lowered, with the intent of reducing the amount of work which must be done to effect the raising and lowering. Counterweights are used, for example, in cable-hauled elevators and some kinds of movable bridges (e.g. a bascule bridge).

"The old drawbridge used large counterweights to make it easier to lift the heavy roadbed for passing boats. "

Illustration attachment

attachment noun

/əˈtætʃmənt/

The act or process of (physically or figuratively) attaching.

"The attachment of the student's name tag to their backpack was a simple but necessary step before class. "

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descending verb

/dɪˈsɛndɪŋ/

To pass from a higher to a lower place; to move downwards; to come or go down in any way, for example by falling, flowing, walking, climbing etc.

"The rain descended, and the floods came."